Dedicated to promoting interaction and communication amongst the teams, Easi-Drive have found hot desking key to generating conversations and capturing winning moments. These winning moments are quickly communicated through the bespoke intranet platform.

Managing Director Steve Turner takes an active role in getting to know employees in the business. When an employee joins, Steve ensures he meets every one of them on their corporate induction journey. Then, at the end of each month, all new starters join Steve for a lunch out.

The mission of the business is communicated on a regular basis, through references - i.e. in peer bonuses - storytelling and repetition. This is an integral part of the business and affects every decision made.

All managers are given annual performance reviews, including 360-degree reviews for senior leadership. The leaders also have regular one-on-one meetings with their direct manager at least bi-weekly to discuss ongoing performance and address any issues.

Defaqto run their Animal Awards, where each director can rewards one or more people in their department each quarter with vouchers, a cuddly animal on their desk and a reserved parking space right by the building.

Defaqto run their Animal Awards, where each director can rewards one or more people in their department each quarter with vouchers, a cuddly animal on their desk and a reserved parking space right by the building.

David Nieper encourages wellbeing and environmental health through their walk to work incentive scheme. Additionally, rainwater is harvested, solar panels are installed on all buildings and supplies are sourced as locally as possible.

David Nieper encourages wellbeing and environmental health through their walk to work incentive scheme. Additionally, rainwater is harvested, solar panels are installed on all buildings and supplies are sourced as locally as possible.

Datto actively support a range of charities through company fundraising initiatives, which have included a charity car wash, raffles, sporting activities, and much more.

To monitor engagement levels on a weekly basis, the introduction of charity, fun and wellness groups has given employees the chance to take part in something that has a big impact on their engagement levels at work.

Creditsafe recently held an 'It's a Knockout' tournament for the staff, where the company was closed for an afternoon. This gave employees chance to engage with other members of staff that they may not speak to through the course of their normal day.

Managers are offered regular tutoring and coaching so that they can continue their development, and performance is reviewed on a monthly basis.

As part of learning and development incentives, Content and Code award cash bonuses to employees who successfully complete Microsoft Competency exams.

To ensure the wellbeing of employees, Content and Code hire a massage therapist to come into the office every three weeks. Team members are also encouraged to talk to their line managers, who make sure they have regular one-to-ones with their team members.

Incentive trips and monthly, quarterly and half yearly achievers awards are run alongside bonus and commission incentive schemes. These include exchange trips with the US office in Los Angeles and other fully expensed trips abroad.

Lunch and Learn sessions are run not just by the in-house formal trainers, but by anybody who has had success with a particular client, initiative, campaign or activity - they are invited to run a short, ten-minute overview session for the rest of the business to promote best practice.

To support the wider community, Coastline Housing offer a range of grants up to £1,500 for local projects, groups and individual customers. Over the past year, they have granted awards for school playground enhancements, sports equipment and high-visibility jackets for community volunteers.

The company operates an annual appraisal scheme that assesses managers against core competencies. They also operate a management development programme where managers receive training on employee recognition, providing feedback and employee engagement.